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2011-12 OVERALL RANKINGS
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Ex-Illini Richmond to play in Premier league
Former Illinois basketball player Jereme Richmond has agreed to a contract with the Sauk Valley Predators of the Premier Basketball League as the former prep star attempts to get his career and life back on track.
about 8 hours ago | Scott Powers |
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Bracketology: Wildcats still dancing
Northwestern remains an NCAA tournament team despite its overtime loss to Michigan on Tuesday, according to ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi. Lunardi still had Northwestern among his final four teams in the tournament on Wednesday.
about 10 hours ago | Scott Powers |
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No. 9 Ohio State Rolls Past Illinois

Deshaun Thomas scored 19 points to pace Ohio State in a 83-67 win.
about 16 hours ago | ESPN.com -
Are Illinois' tourney chances over?

Do the Fighting Illini still have a chance to make the big dance?
about 16 hours ago | Rumor Central -
TMA: Mini-Bubble Watch edition!
The Morning After is our semi-daily recap of last night's best basketball action. It highly recommends John Gasaway's treatise on the historical origins and context of the Ratings Percentage Index.
about 19 hours ago | Eamonn Brennan | College Basketball Nation Blog -
Bottom 10: Don't take offense; there's not much to be had anyway
Don't take offense at this week's Bottom 10. There's none to be had anyway. From historically bad offensive outputs to the impending doom surrounding Illinois, it's time to take stock of the worst in college basketball.
about 23 hours ago | Eamonn Brennan | ESPN.com -
Can Illinois Recover?

Stephen Bardo and Jonathan Coachman discuss whether the Fighting Illini can get back on track after struggling in the second half of the season.
about 1 day ago | ESPN.com -
Thomas, Buford fuel Ohio State's rout of Illinois
Deshaun Thomas scored 19 points and Ohio State (No. 9 ESPN/USA Today, No. 8 AP) regained its shooting touch, rolling over Illinois 83-67 on Tuesday night to remain in the thick of the Big Ten race.
about 1 day ago | Associated Press -
Buckeyes Roll Over Illini

Mike Tirico and Dan Dakich break down Ohio State's 83-67 win over Illinois.
about 1 day ago | ESPN.com -
Rapid Reaction: Ohio State 83, Illinois 67
Here’s a quick look at No. 9 Ohio State's 83-67 win over Illinois on Tuesday. How it happened: In the teams’ first meeting of the season on Jan. 10, It took a special 43-point effort by Brandon Paul for Illinois to upset Ohio State.
about 1 day ago | Scott Powers |
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Can Illinois Recover?
VIDEO PLAYLIST 
- Can Illinois Recover?
Can Illinois Recover?
Stephen Bardo and Jonathan Coachman discuss whether the Fighting Illini can get back on track after struggling in the second half of the season. - No. 9 Ohio State Rolls Past Illinois
No. 9 Ohio State Rolls Past Illinois
Deshaun Thomas scored 19 points to pace Ohio State in a 83-67 win.Tags: college basketball, highlight, Ohio State, Illinois - Buckeyes Roll Over Illini
Buckeyes Roll Over Illini
Mike Tirico and Dan Dakich break down Ohio State's 83-67 win over Illinois.
2011-12 REGULAR SEASON TEAM LEADERS
| POINTS | PPG | FG% | FT% | 3PT% |
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| B. Paul | 14.7 | .391 | .725 | .333 |
| M. Leonard | 13.1 | .585 | .713 | .091 |
| REBOUNDS | REB | OFF | DEF | BPG |
| M. Leonard | 7.9 | 2.3 | 5.6 | 2.0 |
| B. Paul | 4.7 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 0.8 |
| ASSISTS | APG | SPG | TO | AST/TO |
| B. Paul | 3.0 | 1.5 | 3.3 | 0.9 |
| S. Maniscalco | 2.3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 2.2 |
2011-12 Big Ten STANDINGS
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
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| #6 Michigan State | 12-3 | -- | 23-5 |
| #9 Ohio State | 11-4 | 1 | 23-5 |
| #13 Michigan | 11-4 | 1 | 21-7 |
| #15 Wisconsin | 9-5 | 2.5 | 20-7 |
| #24 Indiana | 8-7 | 4 | 21-7 |
| Purdue | 8-7 | 4 | 18-10 |
| Iowa | 6-8 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| Northwestern | 6-9 | 6 | 16-11 |
| Minnesota | 5-10 | 7 | 17-11 |
| Illinois | 5-10 | 7 | 16-12 |
| Nebraska | 4-11 | 8 | 12-14 |
| Penn State | 4-11 | 8 | 12-16 |
NCAA TOURNAMENT HISTORY
| Final Fours | 5 |
| Tournament Record | 39-30 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 29 |
2012 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
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| M. Orris | Point Guard | Signed | 90 |
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